Device

Applies To:

HTTP LargeThis platform has been optimized to cache and deliver static content (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ISO, multimedia, and software downloads, etc.) over HTTP or HTTPS.

HTTP SmallLegacy. If you are currently serving traffic over this platform, then you may continue to do so. However, we recommend that you serve your traffic over our more robust HTTP Large platform.

ADNThe Application Delivery Network platform has been optimized to deliver dynamic content (e.g., login credentials, account information, etc.) over HTTP or HTTPS. Typically, user-specific and database-driven content are served over this platform.

Rules EngineAllows the customization of how requests are handled by our CDN service. It may be used to override the default response provided by an origin server, CDN settings, and the default edge server behavior. - Mobile Device Detection Rules

Match conditions in the Device category identify requests that originate from a mobile device.

All match conditions in this category require Rules Engine - Mobile Device Detection Rules. This component of Rules Engine must be purchased separately. Contact your CDN account manager to activate it.

Rules Engine can leverage a client's user agent to identify requests that originate from a mobile device. It is able to do so by looking up the client's user agent in the WURFLThe purpose of ScientiaMobile's Wireless Universal Resource FiLe is to detect mobile devices. HTTP Rules Engine leverages their comprehensive database to allow custom logic to be defined around how mobile devices are handled. database. This database contains extensive descriptive information on user agents. This information can be accessed either through match conditions or variables.

Match Conditions

These match conditions are designed to identify requests based on the client's user agent.

Name	Purpose
Brand Name	Identifies requests by whether the device's brand name matches a: Specific value (Brand Name Literal) Regular expression (Brand Name Regex) Specific pattern (Brand Name Wildcard)
Device OS	Identifies requests by whether the device's OS matches a: Specific value (Device OS Literal) Regular expression (Device OS Regex) Specific pattern (Device OS Wildcard)
Device OS Version	Identifies requests by whether the device's OS version matches a: Specific value (Device OS Version Literal) Regular expression (Device OS Version Regex) Specific pattern (Device OS Version Wildcard)
Dual Orientation?	Identifies requests by whether the device supports dual orientation.
HTML Preferred DTD	Identifies requests by whether the device's HTML preferred DTD matches a: Specific value (HTML Preferred DTD Literal) Regular expression (HTML Preferred DTD Regex) Specific pattern (HTML Preferred DTD Wildcard)
Image Inlining?	Identifies requests by whether the device supports Base64 encoded images.
Is Android?	Identifies requests by whether the device uses the Android OS.
Is App?	Identifies requests by whether a native application requested content.
Is Full Desktop?	Identifies requests by whether the device provides a full desktop experience.
Is iOS?	Identifies requests by whether the device uses iOS.
Is Robot?	Identifies requests by whether the device is considered to be an automated HTTP client (e.g., a robot crawler).
Is Smart TV?	Identifies requests by whether the device is a smart TV.
Is Smartphone?	Identifies requests by whether the device is a smartphone.
Is Tablet?	Identifies requests by whether the device is a tablet.
Is Touchscreen?	Identifies requests by whether the device's primary pointing device is a touchscreen.
Is Windows Phone?	Identifies requests by whether the device is a a Windows Mobile 6.5/Windows Phone 7 or higher.
Is Wireless Device?	Identifies requests by whether the device is wireless.
Marketing Name	Identifies requests by whether the device's marketing name matches a: Specific value (Marketing Name Literal) Regular expression (Marketing Name Regex) Specific pattern (Marketing Name Wildcard)
Mobile Browser	Identifies requests by whether the device's browser matches a: Specific value (Mobile Browser Literal) Regular expression (Mobile Browser Regex) Specific pattern (Mobile Browser Wildcard)
Mobile Browser Version	Identifies requests by whether the device's browser version matches a: Specific value (Mobile Browser Version Literal) Regular expression (Mobile Browser Version Regex) Specific pattern (Mobile Browser Version Wildcard)
Model Name	Identifies requests by whether the device's model name matches a: Specific value (Model Name Literal) Regular expression (Model Name Regex) Specific pattern (Model Name Wildcard)
Progressive Download?	Identifies requests by whether the device supports progressive download.
Release Date	Identifies requests by whether the device's release date matches a: Specific value (Release Date Literal) Regular expression (Release Date Regex) Specific pattern (Release Date Wildcard)
Resolution Height	Identifies requests by the device's height.
Resolution Width	Identifies requests by the device's width.